Entry fee for the 5K is $30. The Comet Dash is $10. Race-day registration is 7:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday at the race start.

Using the rocket ship theme throughout – Vance is a NASA school – the Rocket Run 5K will bring back the popular Rocket cookies from West End Bakery, Rocket fuel (coffee and hot chocolate) from the French Broad Chocolate Lounge,, an authentic NASA Mission badge to all Comet Dash finishers and a rocket-themed race shirt design.

Race director Karen Ostergaard said she is expecting about 150 runners this year on the rolling course through West Asheville neighborhoods, where there will be support again from the La Zoom characters, including Augusta Wind and Sister Bad Habit.

She said last year the race netted $2,000, making it the single biggest fundraiser for the Vance Parent Team, which supports after-school enrichment, teacher appreciation program and special projects for teachers.

For more information, email Ostergaard at email info@rocketrun.net or visit www.rocketrun.net.

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